Here, they've said on the news recently that 1 : 4 New Yorkers are showing positive on the antibodies tests.

They also cautioned the antibody tests are still new.

Since the average spread of SARS-CoV-2 is about 1 to 3 people, then even if NY was at 1 : 2 with antibodies (one more cycle), the spread would still be above 1 (1.5), meaning the virus will still spread.

More people are still getting sick in NY, so the 1 : 4 rate is still dropping.

Here in 3.5 million Connecticut, we're going to cross 2000 tragedies tonight; it was 1924 this morning. I think that might mean about 1 : 17 have or have had it, which would make sense as that's 2 cycles (10 days), behind NY's 1 : 4, and they're saying Connecticut is a week or two behind New York. I'm on the end farthest end from New York, so we're ~ 3 weeks behind.

Here in the US at 56, 581 deaths, we're approaching the 80, 000 lost to H1N1, but SARS-CoV-2 did it quick.

It was awesome to see and talk to a fresh set of faces for the first time in over a month,after we got through a few of our respective lockdown war stories, we had a health andsafety meeting, with the majority of the dumb f#@ks immediately forgetting the socialdistancing rules. The meeting raised more questions than answers and got a little heated.

I duct taped a 3 metre circle on the floor around my workstation and loudly abused anybodythat attempted to breach the circle, then conveniently blamed my isolation for my politicallyincorrect language It'll take a day or two to get back into the swing of things and re-honemy social skills

As an indictment on home cooking, McDonalds and KFC reopened today providing a drive through "contactless" service only.....Fast food addicts abandoned their cars in the queue(s) the night before,returning at opening time this morning to get their burger/chicken and fries fix.....Unbelievably there were traffic jams reported throughout the day, that required policeintervention, caused by the number folks trying to access these drive throughs.....

Day one was exhausting, I missed the midmorning naps, the midafternoon naps, and thequality breakfasts brunches and lunches of the past month.....Having to resume wearing clothes and shoes was also a drag.....

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It was awesome to see and talk to a fresh set of faces for the first time in over a month,after we got through a few of our respective lockdown war stories, we had a health andsafety meeting, with the majority of the dumb f#@ks immediately forgetting the socialdistancing rules. The meeting raised more questions than answers and got a little heated.

I duct taped a 3 metre circle on the floor around my workstation and loudly abused anybodythat attempted to breach the circle, then conveniently blamed my isolation for my politicallyincorrect language It'll take a day or two to get back into the swing of things and re-honemy social skills

As an indictment on home cooking, McDonalds and KFC reopened today providing a drive through "contactless" service only.....Fast food addicts abandoned their cars in the queue(s) the night before,returning at opening time this morning to get their burger/chicken and fries fix.....Unbelievably there were traffic jams reported throughout the day, that required policeintervention, caused by the number folks trying to access these drive throughs.....

Day one was exhausting, I missed the midmorning naps, the midafternoon naps, and thequality breakfasts brunches and lunches of the past month.....Having to resume wearing clothes and shoes was also a drag.....

PBS News Hour did a piece on NZ tonight saying the virus was eradicated; I'm guessing that's not in the literal sense.

Are you guys planning on keeping it off the island (level 3), until vaccine?

It was fun seein' you guys drivin' on the wrong side of the road and talkin' with a funny accent

Most of us are still voluntarily locked down here in Connecticut, and much is closed. I'm going out Monday to replace a write head (the thing shootin out the IR in the top of this animation). I've been working remote support for 6 weeks, but this replacement is not great to try to talk an operator through on the phone...I'd rather not go cuz it's so thick out there right now (1 : 4 have antibodies), and if I said no, my boss would be cool, but they're a good customer they help me all the time and they're on essentials and 10% staff with half working every-other day, so I'll go help them. If I'm goin, It'll be good to get the fuck out of here!

We're back to school with a vengeance next week. I've got to teach 6 hours on Monday and 6 on Wednesday with the 11th class; the classes take place in the school café, the pupils masked and placed at 1 metre 50 intervals. Be fun to see if I've got any media technology at my disposal, or not. Have to plan that it's not there, really. A-level envigilation on Tuesday and Thursday. Online lessons continue...

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Locally, since the lowering of the alert level some people have gone crazyand started travelling about willy nilly. Folks have been having party's,and the police hot line has had an increase in calls reporting lockdown breaches.

According to one "shock jock" we've become a nation of narcs.....

If we get a rise in cases through this behavior, the powers that be have threatenedto move the alert level back to four, with a return to total lockdown.....

The government is saying that all of our Covid-19 cases have now been traced backto 35 individuals entering the country prior to the boarder restrictions.....

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SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Hundreds of people opposed to Oregon's stay-at-home order demonstrated at the state Capitol on Saturday as health officials announced dozens more cases and five additional deaths from COVID-19.

Most of the protesters did not wear face masks, but they waved American flags and Trump campaign signs in the rain. Other signs read "Reopen Oregon" and "Let me earn a living."

A group of healthcare workers demonstrated at the top of the Capitol steps, urging a phased plan to ease the state's social distancing requirements. Most of the other protesters ignored them.

Public health officials say stay-at-home orders are essential for slowing the transmission of the novel coronavirus. But protest organizers told The Oregonian/OregonLive that they view the social distancing mandates issued by Gov. Kate Brown as government overreach.

Since mid-March, Brown's orders have closed many businesses, put some parks and campgrounds off limits, and required public schools to adopt distance learning programs.

"You can't just place citizens under house arrest and enforce those orders," event organizer Adam Ellifritt said.

Nods to conspiracy theories and fringe websites peppered the crowd, with one attendee accusing the U.S. government and *SPAM* companies of preparing a "mass vaccination campaign."

Though governors generally have broad powers during declared emergencies, speakers claimed Brown lacked the authority to issue orders she laid out in mid-March banning groups of 25 or more from gathering if they could not keep six feet apart at all times and, later, shuttering public schools across the state.

Oregon Health Authority officials reported 57 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, bringing the state's total to 2,635, with five additional deaths, bringing the total toll to 109.

The new deaths were a 64-year-old man from Polk County, two men ages 70 and 75 from Multnomah County, a 91-year-old woman from Marion County and a 76-year-old woman from Umatilla County. Each had underlying medical conditions.

For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough, that clear up in two to three weeks. But it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia, for some people, especially older adults and people with existing health problems.

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Police were called to concerns about a gathering at a Mongrel Mob linked property in Christchurch on Friday night.

Partying gangsters who flouted coronavirus restrictions have been arrested.

A member of the public alerted police to a gathering at a property in Kowhai Terrace, Christchurch, about 8.15pm on Friday.

Senior Sergeant Paul Robertson said that when officers arrived they found "a party in progress" — a breach of level 3 Covid-19 restrictions if those involved are not in the same bubble.

Eight people — men and women — were arrested for obstructing a medical officer of health and spent the night in custody.

They were released on bail on Saturday morning. It was unclear when they would appear in court.

THE-PRESSThe Mongrel Mob has historically had a strong presence in Christchurch.Stuff understands the Kowhai Terrace party house, which is in the suburb of St Martins, has links to the Mongrel Mob, but police would not confirm this. Those arrested were patched members and associates of the gang.

Robertson said there were several other parties reported to the police on Friday night. Those that officers couldn't attend would be followed up.

He urged people considering throwing a party on Saturday night to "show a bit of patience" and hold off until restrictions eased.

Those who breached the rules could expect a visit from police.

A police spokesman said that anecdotally in other parts of the country it was a "reasonably uneventful night in terms of significant gatherings".

"When police did attend any gatherings ... they educated those holding the gatherings on alert level 3 restrictions and there were no further issues."

Friday night's arrests came just hours after Finance Minister Grant Robertson sent a stern message to anyone considering hosting or attending a party in alert level 3.

"We know that events where there have been gatherings, such as parties, have been at the root of a number of our clusters. The virus has proven it will spread easily at events like this. Any uptick in cases as a result of parties will mean that we will have to stay in level 3 longer.

"So please, don't be an idiot, stick to your bubble and everyone will be better off."

Since the country entered level 3 this week, there have been more than 2100 reports of people breaking the rules.

Two days back at school. First day was 3 lessons teaching my own course in the (fairly large) cafeteria. Pupils all at different tables, making group work unfeasible. New computers with no internet connection (great!), a blackboard instead of a whiteboard (I hadn't thought to bring chalk, as we haven't needed it for the last 5 years). All the same, lessons were a success - pupils pleased to be working again, even with a masked teacher. Problem during a 15 minute break (where I had to stay in the room), as they obviously wanted to talk to each other after 7 week s of lockdown, but a little gentle pressure kept them apart - understandable from their POV; they're not in danger - I am. 3 further lessons with a colleague's course. She's the same age as me, but has arthritis and is thus 'endangered'. They were sweet, too - just happy to return to education, really. Envigilation for A levels today - 4 pupils to a room. Couldn't quite work out why it was OK to teach 22 pupils in one room on Monday (apparently it wasn't - which is why I'm teaching in the school's assembly room tomorrow) and enviligate a maximum of 4 today. Still, that's Germany - the rules are Kafkaesque, but can be questioned..

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